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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is recurrent parotitis?

Repeated infections of the parotid gland (saliva producing organ below the ear). It is commonly seen in children, with most cases resolved by adulthood. The exact cause is unclear.

Symptoms of recurrent parotitis

  • Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears

  • Ear pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for recurrent parotitis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose recurrent parotitis

  • Do you feel your lymph nodes are swollen and enlarged?

  • Do you have ear pain?

Treatment for recurrent parotitis

Most cases will disappear by adulthood. Simple measures include painkillers, good oral hygiene, massaging the parotid glands, and using chewing gum and sour foods to increase saliva production. Antibiotics may be needed as well. Patient with severe and repeated attacks may benefit from surgical procedures to widen the salivary tubes.

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Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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